I had much better luck with raw food fullness yesterday, which I attribute to more nuts and better planning.

After my breakfast cookie, I went to the gym. My ankle was feeling great, so I ran for 45 minutes (5 miles) and came home and did Level 1 of Jillian Michael’s Shred DVD. After this wonderful sweatiness I had the biggest salad ever. This is one of those giant bowls for mixing batter.

In the mix was

• Romaine Lettuce
• Spinach
• Raw Cashews (a lot)
• Carrots
• Tomatoes
• Peppers
• Cucumbers
• Sugar Snap
• Balsamic Vinegar
• Olive Oil

I also had a banana, which I’ve been eating non-stop these past few days, and went to work!

At work I found out that tomorrow we’re celebrating February birthdays for two of the kids. I was told this involves cake, which a staff member makes. I volunteered because I love an excuse to bake cakes. My dreams of creative cake making were shattered when I was instructed to get box mixes and frosting. Oh well, I still had fun with it. I got one vanilla and one chocolate mix. The instructions recommend 450 stirs by hand. Actually, it says “strokes,” but I am a lady. Anyway, I certainly did NOT stir or stroke 450 times.

I must show a picture to make my Dad jealous of the frosting.

For dinner I did half raw because I realllly wanted a baked sweet potato. I also had another salad. Nothing too exciting in there except some leftover Raw Sundried Tomato Pesto with Zucchini and the usual mix ins.

I like to bake potatoes in the oven because the outside gets crispy. I put ricotta cheese and broccoli in my potato. I love it so much that want it again for dinner tomorrow night, but I already have something raw planned.

Pre-Lost dessert was in order. I had a piggy bowl of plain yogurt and Zoe’s Granola Cereal. If I could enter the Zoe’s Giveaway Contest, I would definitely choose the Cinnamon Raisin for my free box. It has a subtle cinnamon flavor that tastes natural and not too sweet.

And here I am with red eye gently asking Mark to stop taking pictures of me and start taking pictures of his food and blog once and a while!

Today I am subbing and then have the after school program. I have a raw lunch and dinner planned, but am packing extra snacks to avoid the hanger I had Tuesday. Later gators.

I arrived in Rhode Island safe and sound and the gymnastics party was lots of fun!

There was an American Idol cake. It was white and chocolate marble cake. 

And cheesy pizza. 

After, I went to the mall w/ my mom, dad and sister. On the way home we grabbed Panera where I got the Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich on Wheat and an apple, which after posting the link to, I see is quite caloric!!

Then I graduated. Or rather, my dad gave me my my diploma in the kitchen. I now have three post-high school diplomas. I am thinking about a fourth.

I would apologize for my hair, but it was a long day.

It’s nice to be home for the day today! I’ve been enjoying the cable – Big Love last night! I am going to take advantage of the convenient treadmill in a bit, do some baking for my family and then go to the school where I student taught to visit the kids. My last day of student teaching was cancelled because of a snow storm, so we never got a real good bye. I am excited to see them because I miss them so much! Then it’s back on the road for me! 

Have a good Monday morning everyone!